Justice of the Peace

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Texas laws on justice of the peace passed in 2025?

The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 1 laws related to justice of the peace. These bills were authored by 1 different legislators and address various aspects of justice of the peace policy in Texas.

Did justice of the peace bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?

Justice of the Peace legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 1 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.

Which Texas legislators authored the most justice of the peace bills?

The leading authors of justice of the peace legislation include Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on justice of the peace issues during the 89th Legislature.

How urgent are the compliance requirements for justice of the peace legislation?

Among the 1 justice of the peace bills enacted, 1 have critical compliance urgency and 0 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.

What subjects are related to justice of the peace in Texas law?

Justice of the Peace legislation frequently overlaps with County Government, Insurance, City Government--employees/officers. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.

Is there bipartisan support for justice of the peace legislation in Texas?

Yes, 1 of the 1 justice of the peace bills (100%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on justice of the peace policy.

When do Texas justice of the peace laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?

Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some justice of the peace bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.